User manual MINOLTA MAXXUM 5000I

[. . . ] When the required charge has been reached, the flash ready signal appears in the camera's viewfinder and the picture can be taken. To conserve battery power, the 3200i automatically turns itself off it shutterrelease button is not touched within approximately 5 seconds. Once off, flash can be readied for firing by touching the shutterrelease button. Cold-weather operation In cold weather, always use fresh batteries and keep a spare set warm in an inside pocket. For prolonged use near or below O°C (32°Fl, Ni-Cd batteries are recommended. [. . . ] The maximum subject distance is indicated by the point where the horizontal line crosses the line for the appropriate lens focal length and flash power level. Flash range is from the maximum subject distance. For example, the blue lines on the graph above, show the flash range, when using ISO 100 film, a 50mm lens, and an aperture of f/2 with the flash at normal power level. · The minimum possible aperture is set to P exposure mode is f/2. 8. when the camera AF illuminator When required, such as for low-contrast subjects in low light, the AF illuminator will be activated when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. This focus-assist illuminati n is projected on the subject, enabling the camera's autofocus system to determine focus status and adjust the lens. (O. 5m and 9ml. * If the subject is outside this range, or whenever the camera's focus signals indicate that autofocusing is not possible, set camera to manual focus mode and focus manually. * Based on M inolta's standard test method with 50mm lens Power zoom system The Maxxum Flash 3200i is equipped with an internal power zoom system which automatically adjusts the flash coverage for lenses with focal lengths from 28mm to 85mm. With zoom lenses, the 3200i's power zoom system automatically adjusts the flash coverage as the lens is zoomed. Exposure adjustment The 7000i's exposure-adjustment function can be used to increase or decrease flash exposure from +4 to -4 stops. For detailed information on when to use exposure adjustment, refer to the explanation in the camera's instruction manual. X-sync speed The X-sync speed is set automatically when flash is activated. When using the 7000i, if the shutter is released before flash is charged, flash may not fire and exposure may not be correct. When using the 3000i, shutter will be locked and cannot be released until flash is charged. 7000i P mode: Set automatically between 1/125 sec. , and 1/20 sec. , depending on the focal length of the lens A mode: Set automatically to 1/125 sec. · After taking a picture, the flash-ready signal in the viewfinder will blink rapidly if exposure was sufficient. · If shutter speed is too slow for hand-held pictures, mount camera on a tripod. With slow-shutter sync With conventional flash A-MODE AUTOFLASH OPERATION Aperture-priority (AI mode can be used with the 7000i camera. In A mode, any available aperture can be set to control sharpness, to increase flash range, or for faster recycling. Set camera to A mode and press 3200i's on/off button to switch flash on. · When flash unit is charged, flash-ready signal on 3200i will glow, flash-ready signal in viewfinder will blink slowly, and the shutter speed will automatically be set to 1/125 sec. -, . -, ~ ef_q :"'{-::[§] ::[ J: 2. Set the lens aperture for the effect desired: set smaller apertures (higher numbers; e. g. , fill or f/16) for more sharpness; or set larger apertures (lower numbers; e. g. , f/l. 7 or f/2) for photographing distant subjects or for faster recycling between exposures. CC _I. LI 4 3. After focusing, check whether main subject is within the flash range for the film speed in use. · Flash ranges for ISO 100 are listed in the TECHNICAL DETAILS. · After taking a picture, the flash-ready signal in the viewfinder will blink rapidly if exposure was sufficient. 7 A-mode slow-shutter sync Slow-shutter sync can be used in A mode to increase the background exposure. Frame the main subject, and press and hold the shutter-release button halfway down. Flash output will be adjusted to prevent overexposure of the main subject. 4. [. . . ] For natural background exposure, set aperture and shutter speed according to the metering indications in the viewfinder. After focusing, check whether main subject is within the flash range for the film speed in use. · Flash ranges for ISO 100 are listed in the TECHNICAL DETAILS. (0. 7m) when using lenses with focal lengths of less than 50mm Power sources: Uses four AA-size batteries, either 1. 5v alkaline or 1. 2v rechargeable nickel-cadmium Battery performance: As determined Minolta's standard test methods Flash per set Power level Normal Type Alikaline Nickelcadmium 2203500 8001200 Lo 24003500 7001200 Recycling time (sec. ) Normal Lo 0. 25 0. 23 0. 20. 5 0. 20. 3 Flash-camera contacts: Spring-loaded contacts on mounting foot dedicate flash to camera body for: triggering flash unit, automatic setting of X-sync speed, flash-on and flash-ready signals in viewfinder, Direct Autoflash Metering, and triggering AF illuminator for autofocusing Automatic charge control: Unit automatically switches itself off if shutter-release button is not touched for approx. [. . . ]